Strut-and-Tie Resources Web Site

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This site is devoted to providing resources that are intended to advance the use of the strut-and-tie method (STM) in education and design of structural concrete. These resources may be accessed using the left-side pull-out menus. The categories of information contain the following:

	In the News	Information on presentations, major STM events, and the addition of significant resources to this web site.
	Strut-and-Tie Method (STM)	An introduction to the STM including an overview of design provisions as well as completed design examples.
	CAST Design Tool	A description of the Computer Aided Strut-and-Tie (CAST) design tool, the program for downloading, and tutorials for the use of this program.
	NSF CAREER Award Project	The details of the proposed work and project results.
	Other Educational Resources (TBA 08/31/02)	Many of these resources are still under development, but it is intended that they will include notes for instructors, on-line teaching modules, power-point presentation files, assignment questions, and worked problems. These materials are intended for students, educators, and practicing engineers.
	Q & A	Responses to frequently asked questions about the STM and CAST Design Tool.

Your questions and comments are encouraged. Please contact us using the information provided here.

Acknowledgments

This work has been supported by a grant from the University of Illinois and a fellowship of the Portland Cement Association. This has led to the receipt of a larger award from the National Science Foundation to support experimental research, the development of a computer-based design tool, and additional educational resources. We would also like to acknowledge our collaborators on the NSF CAREER Award Project.

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This page was created and is maintained by Tjen Tjhin
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Last update: June 06, 2005